10 Reasons to Try the Libby App
If you haven’t tried the Libby app yet, here are 10 great reasons why you should.
C-SPL May Reader of the Month
Meet the May Reader of the Month: Susan Henricks Check out Susan’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Susan:I am the soon-to-be-retired director of Carnegie-Stout Public Library, a position I’ve been privileged to hold for over 19 years. I love to […]
The Boyfriend Project
By Sarah Smith, Adult Services “The Boyfriend Project” by Farrah Rochon was one of my favorite reads over the last year, and I am genuinely excited that on Thursday, May 20, Farrah Rochon herself will have a virtual event for Carnegie-Stout Public Library! You can […]
We Want Your Ideas!
The Master Makers miss our creative friends! Even though we continue to supply you with fun projects and YouTube videos every week with our Take and Make kits, we look forward to the day when we can once again provide weekly programs and teach you […]
Celebrating 40 Years of C-SPL Volunteers
By Deb Stephenson, Relations Supervisor Originally established in 1981, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library volunteer program began with just 15 volunteers who contributed an impressive 18,733 hours of service in that first year. Though the C-SPL volunteer program has grown and evolved over the years, it […]
C-SPL April Reader of the Month
Meet the April Reader of the Month: Louie Fischer Check out Louie’s Favorite BooksBe the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Louie:My name is Louie Fischer. I’m a lifelong Dubuquer, and I’m proud to be an English teacher and the Girls’ Cross-Country coach at […]
Find Your Next Great Read with NoveList Plus
Looking for reading recommendations or need help finding books you’ll love? It’s easy with NoveList Plus and your library card!
The Longer We Were There: A Memoir of a Part-Time Soldier
By Ryan Bankson, Circulation Services For nearly 20 years, the War in Afghanistan has been producing a substantial body of work. Whether it be fiction, nonfiction, prose, or even artwork, Operation Enduring Freedom, America’s most enduring war to date, has inspired a generation of war […]
Drop Everything and Read
By Bailey Keimig-Gehrke, Youth Services Drop Everything and Read Day is held every year on Beverly Cleary’s birthday, April 12, to celebrate the beloved author and encourage reading. In fact, this celebration lasts the whole month of April and is designed to remind folks of […]
Ready to Get Money $mart?
Money Smart Week is April 10-17. Get valuable financial advice from experts for free.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – UPCYCLE!
By Sarah Smith, Adult Services Have you heard about the upcycling movement? Like recycling, upcycling finds a new purpose for objects that might otherwise be discarded or thrown away, but an upcycled object is turned into something more beautiful, useful, or enjoyable than it was […]
Dear Holmes in Dubuque
My name is Sherlock Holmes, Esq., and it is my distinct pleasure to invite you to apply as a consulting detective for one of my upcoming cases.
Staff Review: Paperbacks From Hell
by Ryan Bankson, Circulation Services Horror novels are like pizza; even when they’re bad, they’re still pretty good. Cheap, dated thrills that were horror tropes back when horror fiction was in its infancy still resonate with those of us readers that just can’t get enough […]
Learn to Knit the Easy Way!
We are always looking for fun new items to add to the Maker Space. This month we are featuring the Sentro Knitting Machine. The Sentro Knitting Machine is a loom knitting machine that makes the process of knitting so much faster than doing it by […]
C-SPL Reader of the Month: March
Meet the March Reader of the Month: Paul Kilgore Check out Paul Kilgore’s book list! Apply to be the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Paul: I’ve taught English at Senior High School for over 20 years. A perfect day for me is spending it with my […]
Award-winning Books for Children & Teens
Looking for award-winning books for children and teens? Check out these local and national lists.
C-SPL Reader of the Month: February
Check out Ben Maher-Jacobson’s book list! Apply to be the next C-SPL Reader of the Month! About Ben I am a marketing writer and freelance journalist. Before making an unexpected mid-pandemic career shift, I spent 10 years working as a newspaper reporter, editor and columnist. I have a […]
C-SPL January Reader of the Month
Becky Maher-Jacobson is a part-time Library Aide at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.She is also a band director in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Q. What is the best book you have read within the last year (or ever)? A. The best book that I have […]
Staff Review: Author Donald Ray Polluck
I was going through my ever growing “to be read” list recently, when I came across the ominous sounding The Devil all the Time, by Donald Ray Pollock. As with most of the titles on that doughty list of mine, I couldn’t remember what initially attracted me […]
Every Child Ready to Read
Do these five simple activities to help prepare your child for future reading success.
Six Essential Early Literacy Skills
Young children need a variety of skills to become successful readers. A panel of reading experts has determined that the following six early literacy skills become the building blocks for later reading and writing. Research indicates that children who enter school with more of these […]
Job Skills & Career Help
Below are some ways you can get started on the next step in your career or job search. If you have questions or need assistance, the librarians at the Reference Desk on the second floor are happy to help. You can visit in person, call […]
Library Tours
The library is pleased to offer tours for groups interested in learning more about how to use the library and its resources. *Please Note: Tours may not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions. * The Youth Services Department conducts tours for day cares, schools, scout troops, […]
College Prep Resources
Are you planning to attend college? Check out these college prep resources to help you get started on the right foot: Preparation Checklists Are you a student? A parent? An adult thinking about going back to school? Want to know how to prepare for college […]
Kid-friendly Websites
Looking for some fun and educational online outlets for your children? Check out these kid-friendly websites:
It’s a Whole New Way to Sew!
Take your creative projects to the next level with the PFAFF® creative™ 1.5 sewing and embroidery machine. For over 150 years, PFAFF® has supported artisans with modern technology and unparalleled power engineered in Germany. Using a PFAFF® embroidery machine will help you achieve outstanding results […]
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Technology can be a scary thing. If working at the Library has taught me one thing, it’s that technology is the future, and without at least some knowledge, you will be left at the curb. Job hunting is no longer done by filling out paper […]
Button, Button! Who’s Got the Button!
We do! The Maker Space is home to 2 button makers, and can make 2-1/4” and 1” size buttons. Create, print and assemble buttons for your next birthday party, social event or election. Design and print at home, or use the library computers and printer. […]
I Want to Be a Weather Person…and Other Uses for the Green Screen
Chroma key compositing, or chroma keying, is a special effects/post-production technique for compositing (layering) two images or video streams together based on color hues (Chroma range). Huh? Let’s make this simple. We’ve all watched the weather on the local news. Your favorite meteorologist is actually […]